Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (28 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

River Valley Services (RVS), part of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking a highly organized and proactive Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) to support our Wellness and Recovery Unit in Middletown. In this role, you will safely transport clients to medical, dental, and behavioral health appointments, as well as to agency programs that support recovery, social connection, and overall well-being. You will assist individuals who may have difficulty navigating transportation on their own, ensuring they maintain access to vital care and remain engaged in treatment. Your reliable support will help clients stay connected to essential services while promoting independence and improving their overall quality of life.

Requirements

Skills interpersonal skills
oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work
learn policies and procedures
operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work
record keep
Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and providing transportation to individuals with Behavioral Health and Addiction conditions.
Experience communicating effectively with individuals with Behavioral Health and Addiction conditions.
Experience communicating effectively with co-workers.
Experience with basic record keeping such as logging information.
Experience creating and maintaining basic reports such as mileage reports.
Experience writing incident reports.

Responsibilities

Safely transport clients to medical, dental, and behavioral health appointments, as well as to agency programs that support recovery, social connection, and overall well-being.
Assist individuals who may have difficulty navigating transportation on their own, ensuring they maintain access to vital care and remain engaged in treatment.
Operates a passenger motor vehicle for transportation of individuals with disabilities and other patients.
Ensures safety of all passengers.
Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning and lubrication and preventive maintenance as required.
Keeps records in connection with vehicles (gas, oil, mileage) and materials delivered.
May deliver medications to and from various locations.
May pick up and deliver prescriptions, payroll documents, mail, equipment, medical records, various documents, groceries, etc.
May pick up and deliver other state vehicles to state facilities.
May perform some stores functions involving loading and unloading of materials, inventory and record keeping.
Keeps simple records and prepares reports related to duties.
Performs related duties as required.